The week beginning Monday, Sept. 29 will showcase these former Stanislaus County area high school standouts.
Aiden Taylor
Colorado Mesa Mavericks
Running back
Senior
5′11″ 220
Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Jerseyville
Next Game: vs. Colorado Mines Orediggers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.
Ashton Patterson
Idaho Yotes
Senior
6′4″ 315
Turlock High School
Hometown: Turlock
Next Game: vs. Simpson Red Hawks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m.
Cody Weaver
Eastern Illinois Panthers
Junior
6′6″ 330
Turlock High School
Hometown: Turlock
Next Game: vs. Tennessee State Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
D’Angelo Bellamy
Davenport Panthers
Junior
6′1″ 200
Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Oakland
Next Game: vs. Grand Valley State Lakers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
David Jones
Central Washington Wildcats
Defensive back
Junior
6′2″ 180
Thomas Downey High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Drew Felber
Trine Thunder
Sophomore
5′8″ 156
Orestimba High School
Hometown: Newman
Next Game: vs. Hope Flying Dutchmen, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Ethan Lowell
Nevada Wolf Pack
Freshman
6′3″ 271
Joseph A. Gregori High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. Fresno State Bulldogs, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Everett Johnson
Montana Grizzlies
Senior
6′7″ 301
Turlock High School
Hometown: Turlock
Next Game: vs. Idaho State Bengals, Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m.
Jackson Holt
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Tight end
Senior
6′5″ 243
Oakdale High School
Hometown: Oakdale
Next Game: vs. Buffalo Bulls, Saturday, Oct. 4, 3:30 p.m.
Jacob Guignard
McPherson Bulldogs
Senior
6′0″
Oakdale High School
Hometown: Oakdale
Next Game: vs. Bethany Swedes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Kaisarra Afusia-Breeland
Hampton Pirates
Freshman
6′4″ 260
Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. Norfolk State Spartans, Saturday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.
Landen Lucas
Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Senior
6′2″ 235
Fred C. Beyer High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. Memphis Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Malachi Butler
Northeastern State Riverhawks
Junior
6′8″ 225
Thomas Downey High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. West Florida Argonauts, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Malakai Sumter
Fresno State Bulldogs
Wide receiver
Freshman
6′2″ 177
Hughson High School
Hometown: Hughson
Next Game: vs. Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Manuel Mendoza
Concordia Chicago Cougars
Sophomore
6′0″ 168
Ceres High School
Hometown: Ceres
Next Game: vs. Eureka Red Devils, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Marcus Simien
Fresno State Bulldogs
Offensive lineman
Junior
6′4″ 308
Patterson High School
Next Game: vs. Nevada Wolf Pack, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Merek Boone
Tabor Bluejays
Senior
6′4″ 260
Big Valley Christian High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. Saint Mary Spires, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Navi Arretche
Mercyhurst Lakers
Sophomore
6′4″ 320
Hughson High School
Hometown: Ceres
Next Game: vs. LIU Sharks, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Nic Sani
Cal Poly Mustangs
Graduate
6′6″ 265
Modesto Central Catholic High School
Hometown: Turlock
Next Game: vs. UC Davis Aggies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.
Noah Sacuskie
Cal Poly Mustangs
Freshman
6′3″ 225
Thomas Downey High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. UC Davis Aggies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m.
Peyton Bradford
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Senior
6′2″ 245
Oakdale High School
Hometown: Oakdale
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, Saturday, Oct. 4, 12 p.m.
Solomon Ussery
Sul Ross State Lobos
Senior
6′6″ 270
Turlock High School
Hometown: Turlock
Next Game: vs. West Texas A&M Buffaloes, Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Verlis Smith
CSU Pueblo ThunderWolves
Wide receiver
Junior
6′2″ 185
Ceres High School
Hometown: Modesto
Next Game: vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowboys, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
